Who hosts Western Standard Shows?

Western Standard Shows is hosted by Western Standard. They have published 186 episodes. The show covers news, with a commentary focus.

What has Western Standard Shows covered recently?

Recent episodes include "HANNAFORD: AI is getting smarter fast. Should that scare us?", "MARTY UP NORTH: Is Danielle Smith betting Alberta’s future on Carney’s promises?", and "THE PIPELINE: There is no reconciliation without TRUTH". The latest went out on 4 Oct 2026 and ran about 27 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Western Standard Shows publish?

Western Standard Shows publishes most weekdays, a median of 1 day between episodes. Episodes average about 41 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 186 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Western Standard Shows?

For Western Standard Shows, Booking Probability sits at 34/100, Listen Score at 32/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch Western Standard Shows?

Western Standard Shows covers politics, referendum, canada, canadian politics, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 5/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Western Standard Shows

Hosted by Western Standard · news · EN · 186 episodes

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About this Podcast:

The official podcast for the Western Standard The Western Standard is an independent source of news and commentary fighting for a strong and free Western Canada, committed to the truth even when it hurts, and forever pledged to refuse government funding. Hosted by Cory Morgan covering news of the week along with analysis from guests.

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What is Western Standard Shows?

Western Standard Shows is a news podcast hosted by Western Standard, with 186 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Western Standard Shows
HANNAFORD: AI is getting smarter fast. Should that scare us?
Oct 4, 202627 min
Nigel Hannaford is joined by Western Standard reporter Leah Mushet to look at what AI is actually doing right now, from helping guide complex surgeries to producing confident but false information. They discuss the promise of medical AI, the fears raised by industry insiders, the risks of relying too heavily on tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, and why checking the original source still matters no matter how convincing the technology sounds. Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1 »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription
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MARTY UP NORTH: Is Danielle Smith betting Alberta’s future on Carney’s promises?
Oct 4, 20261h 4m
Danielle Smith is putting growing faith in Mark Carney’s promises to deliver a new pipeline and improve Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa, but the piece questions whether political goodwill is enough to secure Alberta’s long-term economic future. Josh Andrus fills in for Marty this week as he discusses that a single project does not resolve deeper concerns over federal power, equalization, investment uncertainty and the lack of lasting structural change, and asks what protects Alberta if Ottawa’s priorities shift again. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription
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THE PIPELINE: There is no reconciliation without TRUTH
Oct 3, 202647 min
Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, Dave Wiechnik and B.C. reporter Alex Zoltan break down British Columbia’s political chaos, from the snap election and Conservative rebound to land claims and property rights. The panel also tackles a controversial B.C. court ruling on illicit drugs, Truth and Reconciliation Day, unanswered questions surrounding Kamloops and a proposed West Coast oil pipeline.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtubeFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtubeFollow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription
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CORY MORGAN SHOW: The Kamloops child burial issue is a hoax!
Oct 3, 202646 min
If we are forced to observe a holiday calling for truth, then let’s say the truth out loud.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtubeFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtubeFollow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription
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NATION OF PEOPLE | Can participatory democracy put power back in the hands of the people?
Oct 2, 202634 min
Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer are joined by participatory-democracy expert Peter Macleod to explore what government could look like if citizens had a more direct role between elections. The discussion examines decentralization, citizen guilds, government accountability, elections, the judiciary and a proposed system that places sovereignty and responsibility more directly in the hands of the people. Learn more and explore the ideas behind A Nation of People at NationofPeople.com. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription
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Western Standard Shows

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Western Standard Shows?

About the host

Recent episodes

HANNAFORD: AI is getting smarter fast. Should that scare us?

MARTY UP NORTH: Is Danielle Smith betting Alberta’s future on Carney’s promises?

THE PIPELINE: There is no reconciliation without TRUTH

CORY MORGAN SHOW: The Kamloops child burial issue is a hoax!

NATION OF PEOPLE | Can participatory democracy put power back in the hands of the people?

Guest Appearances

Dr. Tim Sargent

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Western Standard Shows

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Western Standard Shows?

About the host

Recent episodes

HANNAFORD: AI is getting smarter fast. Should that scare us?

MARTY UP NORTH: Is Danielle Smith betting Alberta’s future on Carney’s promises?

THE PIPELINE: There is no reconciliation without TRUTH

CORY MORGAN SHOW: The Kamloops child burial issue is a hoax!

NATION OF PEOPLE | Can participatory democracy put power back in the hands of the people?

Guest Appearances

Dr. Tim Sargent

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Best industries to pitch Western Standard Shows for

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